AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIran-US Escalation: US intelligence says Iranian plots targeting American personnel have reached advanced stages. Washington ordered non-essential staff out of Saudi Arabia and cut staffing at four other Middle Eastern embassies, as President Trump warned of fresh strikes if Tehran rejects a deal. Diplomatic Push: Foreign ministers from eight European and regional countries met in Istanbul, calling for talks, restored shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. Israel’s Election: Netanyahu faces a close vote on Tuesday, with polls suggesting his coalition could lose its majority. His campaign has stressed security and opposition to Palestinian statehood, while his main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, has channelled public anger over the October 7 attacks. Regional Risks: Oil prices climbed to a six-month high amid Houthi attacks and fears of renewed US-Iran fighting; Iran has also threatened Gulf undersea cables if strikes resume. In Jordan, gunmen killed seven people and wounded dozens during a church funeral.
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